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NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit
NPDES Municipal Stormwater PermitThe City of Eugene holds a permit under the federal Clean Water Act for the stormwater discharged from the public Stormwater system into the Willamette River and other local waterways, including Amazon Creek. The permit, formally called the Phase I National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, requires that the City reduce the discharge of pollutants from the municipal system to the maximum extent practicable. The permit requires implementation of a set of best management practices comprising the City's Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), water quality monitoring, and regular reporting. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers federal NPDES permits for municipalities and other local agencies in Oregon. Annual Reporting Each year, the City prepares a Stormwater Annual Report in accordance with the requirements of its NPDES permit. The Annual Report provides information on the progress of stormwater program activities during the reporting period including implementation of best management practices and water quality trends. Recent years' reports (2014 - 2017) are provided via links to the right, along with other stormwater permit program related documents and information. Public Comments Each November, the City of Eugene invites the public to comment on its draft annual stormwater report. The comment period for the Year 2017 Report is now closed, however we welcome comments on the City's stormwater program at any time of the year, and will take them into consideration for potential future program modifications. Thank you for your interest. Send written comments to: NPDES Permit, Eugene Public Works, 99 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401. Send e-mail comments to: therese.walch@ci.eugene.or.us. |
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