Storm water information - Oregon

In Oregon, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for administering the storm water permit program.

DEQ has four permits that address industrial activities specified by EPA. These permits are:

• 1200-C stormwater; construction activities
• 1200-CA stormwater
• 1200-CN stormwater; construction - within specific jurisdictions
• 1200-A stormwater, industrial - sand, gravel and non-metallic quarrying, and mining in SIC 14
• 1200-COLSB stormwater; for facilities in Columbia Slough watershed
• 1200-Z stormwater; industrial: landfills, hazardous waste facilities

As of May 1, 1999, the application fee for the storm water general permits is $560. There is also an annual compliance fee of $275 for subsequent years to maintain the permit.

Contact the local DEQ office to obtain an application, www.oregon.gov/deq/Pages/Offices.aspx.

Visit the following website for fee information and links to permit application forms: hwww.oregon.gov/deq/wq/wqpermits/Pages/Stormwater.aspx