NAEPC Bulletin Board

On April 1, 2011, EPA posted a pre-publication version of its draft final pesticide general permit for discharges of pesticide applications to U.S. waters. The provisions of this permit are designed to improve protection of public health and our nation’s water quality. This draft final permit is not considered a “final agency action.” While legislation passed the House of Representatives on March 31, 2011 that would remove the need for this permit, EPA is still providing a preview of the draft final permit to assist states in developing their own permits and for the regulated community to become familiar with the permit’s requirements before it becomes effective. This reflects EPA’s commitment to transparency and responding to the needs of stakeholders.

http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/draftfinal_pgp.pdf