General Permit for Discharges from Tanks, Pipes, Other Containment Structures, Dewatering Activities, and Groundwater Remediation - Maryland General Permit No. 17-HT
Change in Required Documentation
In recognition that the permit is beyond its five-year term, and in recognition that NPDES permits have a maximum duration of five years, the Department is discontinuing the acceptance of new registrations under permit 17-HT. Proposed new discharges from tanks, pipes, other containment structures, dewatering activities, and groundwater remediation (at facilities other than oil terminals) will not be allowed to obtain general permit coverage until a new permit is issued.
In place of permit coverage under the expired permit, the Department has issued an Order to cover proposed new discharges from tanks, pipes, other containment structures, dewatering activities, and groundwater remediation (at facilities other than oil terminals) if an applicant meets the 17-HT eligibility criteria and declares intention to operate in accordance with the terms of the Consent Order and 17-HT. The applicant should submit a Declaration of Intent and complete the registration/certification process in accordance with the requirements otherwise set forth for registrations under permit 17-HT.
Note that existing registrations under the General Permit 17-HT continue to be covered under the existing administratively extended permit (per the terms of the permit). Please check back here for updates as progress is made towards that end or sign up for our newsletter. Once a draft of the new permit has been proposed, a public participation process will commence and the Department will take comments prior to arriving at a final permit. All existing registrants will be notified when a tentative determination is published.
If you are already registered under the 17HT, please make sure your contact information is up to date with the Department so that you may receive notices and updates when the 25HT is open for applications. You may contact [email protected] with any questions or comments regarding the upcoming permit renewal.
17-HT Permit Information
The 17-HT general permit became effective on August 1, 2020.
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Contact Info
If you have additional questions or would like more information, please contact the Wastewater Permits Program, Industrial & General Discharge Permits Division at 410-537-3323.
Previous Permit (11-HT)
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