This permit authorizes only stormwater discharges from facilities manufacturing for wholesale or retail fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural chemicals as their primary business.
Process wastewater and non-contact cooling water are not authorized for discharge under this permit. In addition, there is no discharge of stormwater from new or expanded secondary containments constructed after Aug. 30, 2008. Stormwater discharges of accumulated stormwater in secondary containments constructed prior to Aug. 30, 2008 and stormwater runoff from operational areas are allowed. Facilities discharging all stormwater and wastewater directly to a combined sewer system connecting to a publicly owned treatment works that has consented to receive such a discharge are exempt from stormwater permit requirements.
Length of Permit
The department issues this general permit for a five-year period. The effective date is May 1, 2024 and expires April 30, 2029. If a facility applies for and receives this permit on Oct. 31, 2020, their permit will expire April 30, 2029.
Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Federal Law: Federal Clean Water Act
- State Law: Missouri Clean Water Law - Chapter 644, RSMo
- Code of State Regulations: Division 20 - Clean Water Commission, 10 CSR 20
- Commission, Board, Council: Missouri Clean Water Commission
How to Apply
Applications
Fact Sheets
Fees$200 annual permit fee |
Timeline/ Process
The department must issue or deny a master general permit within 60 days of receiving the permit application. If a public notice is required as part of the process, the department will issue or deny the permit within 90 days of receiving the permit application. The department will request additional information if the application is not complete, which will delay the review process. |
Public Participation
Public notification of the issuance of this general permit to an individual applicant is not required by state regulations. Public notices are issued on this master general permit every 5 years. The only exception to this rule, 10 CSR 20-6.020, is when a facility applies for the first time the following master general permits.
Administrative Hearing CommissionAnyone who is adversely affected by the director's decision to issue, deny, suspend or revoke a permit must appeal within 30 days of the decision to the Administrative Hearing Commission as provided by 621.250.3 RSMo. All appeals must be filed by petition and send to: Administrative Hearing Commission |
Requirements
ReportingPermittees may be required to submit monitoring reports and meet sampling requirements. The number of reports and samples and timeline to submit documents may vary depending on the type of facility, processes, discharges and activities. A detailed list of these requirements are included within the Agrichemical Facilities Master General Stormwater Permit MOR240000.
Standard Condition Part IThis document of standard conditions incorporate permit conditions as required by 40 CFR 122.41 or applicable state statues or regulations. These minimum conditions include sampling, monitoring and recording; reporting requirements; bypass and upset requirements; and administrative requirements.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention PlanThis permit requires the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The plan must be updated as necessary to reflect the most current and accurate conditions on site. The plan must be kept onsite (either electronically or paper copy) and be made readily available to the department upon request and within 24 hours, unless explicitly granted more time in writing. The facility must also keep a schedule for monthly site inspections and a brief written report including observations and analysis of best management practice effectiveness, deficiencies and corrective action taken. The facility’s plan must be reviewed at least annually but more frequently if site conditions impacting stormwater or the nature and condition of stormwater discharges change. The plan should not be sent to the department unless specifically requested.
A log of each inspection and copy of the inspection report shall be kept readily accessible and must be made available upon request by the department. Electronic logs are acceptable as long as reports can be provided within 24 hours. If inspection reports are kept off-site, the stormwater pollution prevention plan must indicate where they are stored. Any structural or maintenance deficiencies for best management practices or stabilization measures shall be documented and corrected as soon as possible but no more than 7 calendar days after the inspection. A detailed list of these requirements and more are included within the Agrichemical Facilities Master General Stormwater Permit MOR240000. |
Renewal
Unless terminated, the permittee shall submit the permit application listed above no later than 180 days prior to the permit’s expiration date for renewal. As part of the application, permittees shall submit their written Stormwater Management Plan including any implementation schedules as part of the permit. When a facility submits a timely and complete application and the department is unable through no fault of the permittee to issue a renewed permit prior to expiration of the previous permit. The terms and conditions of the expired permit are administratively continued and will remain fully effective and enforceable until such time when a permit action is taken. Failure to submit a renewal application is a violation of the Missouri Clean Water Law. |
Resources
Wastewater Construction PermitThis master general permit does not cover construction activities that may be required as part of the project. If you plan to construct, install or modify any earthen basin, collection system or wastewater treatment facility, you may be required to obtain a Wastewater Construction Permit. Land Disturbance PermitThis master general permit does not cover land disturbance activities or construction of earthen basins. Land disturbance activities disturbing one or more acres of total area for the entire project or less than one acre for sites that are part of a common promotional plan of development may require a land disturbance permit. Major Water UserAny surface or groundwater user with a water source and the equipment necessary to withdraw or divert 100,000 gallons (or 70 gallons per minute) or more per day combined from all sources from any stream, river, lake, well, spring or other water source is considered a major water user in Missouri. All major water users are required by law to register water use annually. |
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Contact Information
Water Protection Program
Division of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
United States